16 cities
| City | Rank | 2026 Pop. ↓ | 2020 Pop. | Annual Change | Density | Area (mi²) | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boyne City | 1 | 3,826 | 3,811 | 0.08% | 947 | 4 | City |
| Charlevoix | 2 | 2,327 | 2,341 | -0.09% | 1,136 | 2 | City |
| East Jordan | 3 | 2,245 | 2,239 | 0.04% | 748 | 3 | City |
| Hayes | 4 | 2,024 | 2,004 | 0.1% | 67 | 30 | Township |
| South Arm | 5 | 1,940 | 1,929 | 0.1% | 63 | 31 | Township |
| Charlevoix | 6 | 1,804 | 1,772 | 0.28% | 304 | 6 | Township |
| Eveline | 7 | 1,510 | 1,511 | 0% | 58 | 26 | Township |
| Boyne Valley | 8 | 1,429 | 1,425 | 0% | 41 | 35 | Township |
| Melrose | 9 | 1,410 | 1,408 | 0.07% | 43 | 33 | Township |
| Bay | 10 | 1,143 | 1,139 | 0.09% | 74 | 16 | Township |
| Evangeline | 11 | 760 | 758 | 0% | 69 | 11 | Township |
| Norwood | 12 | 699 | 700 | 0% | 39 | 18 | Township |
| Boyne Falls | 13 | 376 | 373 | 0.27% | 669 | 1 | Village |
| Chandler | 14 | 278 | 281 | -0.36% | 8 | 36 | Township |
| Peaine | 15 | 269 | 269 | 0% | 5 | 52 | Township |
| St. James | 16 | 256 | 257 | 0% | 13 | 20 | Township |
Boyne City is the largest city in Charlevoix County, with a population of 3,826.
St. James is the smallest city in Charlevoix County, with a population of 256.
There are 16 cities in Charlevoix County, Michigan.